Crossmedia is the global media independent. We’re committed to doing media and business the right way, guided by the principles of TRUST, REASON and the pursuit of HAPPINESS. Crossmedia US was founded in NY in 2000 and is one of the largest minority-owned full service media planning & buying agencies in the nation. Together with our network partners in Germany and the UK, we are 600+ Crossmedians worldwide with big ambitions to continue to grow with soul.

We focus on what media agencies should do: create innovative connections between brands and people regardless of channel or budget. And, we do it in an honest way. We are and always have been a values-based organization. We earn our clients TRUST by ensuring media transparency in our business model and objectivity in decision-making. We apply REASON & logic to everything and have one of the leading analytics groups in the industry committed to uncovering data insights to drive solutions. The pursuit of HAPPINESS matters to us. Big time. We are committed to each colleague‘s professional & personal wellbeing and growth. It’s why we have countless initiatives, clubs & cultural events dedicated to our people and why we‘ve been the top ranked media agency on Ad Age’s Best Places to Work for the past three years in a row.

In the US, we have offices in New York, Philadelphia and Los Angeles. Our client roster includes US Bank, White Castle, NASCAR, Planet Fitness, Tommy Hilfiger, Illva Saronno, Lightbox, European Wax Center, Invesco, AIG and more.

Please note this role is hybrid with some flexibility to work from home and will require a candidate with proximity to our NY office. This is not a 100% remote role.

We’re looking for a bright Assistant Media Planner/Buyer to help manage the day-to-day responsibilities on multiple client accounts. A naturally curious mind, resourcefulness, a love for numbers and a passion for advertising are a must. You should be comfortable in a casual and entrepreneurial environment where the strictest policy is having a burger on Fridays.

Here is a snapshot of your day-to-day as an Assistant Planner with Crossmedi

• Collaborates with Planners/Buyers and Supervisors for media plan development.
• Participates in team brainstorms for media planning and creation of partner consideration sets.
• Assists in creating and presenting media campaign documents such as plan decks, flowcharts, screenshot decks, and spec sheets.
• Collaborates with Media Operations team to input media buying platforms for billing, budget management, and external contracts.
• Creates media contracts within internal buying platforms to reserve media buys, responsible for accuracy of plan details, and ensures Crossmedia T&Cs are addressed and aligned on with external vendors.
• Collaborates with Finance team to maintain billing reconciliation and identify billing discrepancies.
• Conducts strategic consumer analysis & research.
• Performs weekly pacing and monitoring of campaign performance
• Assists in managing campaign flowcharts and presentation decks
• Develops relationships with vendors and clients.

• Bachelor’s in Advertising, Marketing or related field
• Savvy in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• A strong interest in Media Planning
• Previous marketing, advertising or media agency experience are a plus.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

Diversity is in our DNA. As a minority-owned company, our commitment to an inclusive environment has long been embedded into agency practices and at every level. Almost one third of senior leadership identifies as a person of color and over half of our executive leadership are women. We have active mentoring & internship programs that create opportunities for underrepresented groups. Internal agency programming is anchored by XMEquity365, a permanent, year-round initiative fostering acknowledgement and support of marginalized communities within five pillars – Excellence, Voices, Education, Giving & Representation.

COMPENSATION

$43,000-48,000; commensurate with experience

CROSSMEDIA BENEFITS

Our principles of Trust, Reason and the Pursuit of Happiness are brought to life through benefits that recognize and support the diversity and physical, emotional and professional well-being of our people, including:

• Work from anywhere flexibility including hybrid/remote office options to empower you to work your way
• Open PTO policy and paid sabbaticals at significant milestone anniversaries
• Fully-funded healthcare options and agency-wide physical & mental health support
• 401(k) with company match, student loan relief program and financial counseling support
• Generous paid parental leave policy
• Life milestone recognition & support
• The Pursuit of Happiness Fund devoted to helping Crossmedians find their happy (be it travel, enrichment class, fitness membership or professional development)
• Cell phone/tech reimbursement
• Student Loan payment plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• And burgers – lots and lots of burgers.

Crossmedia is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and creating a diverse and inclusive company culture and that does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.